Vitamin C

Probably the most talked about vitamin is Vitamin C. Most
people associate it with orange juice, assume that it will help
you stay healthier, and know little else about this famous and
fascinating vitamin.

The truth is that Vitamin C is necessary for all humans. Vital
in the production of collagen, it also helps protect other
fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acids in the oxidation process.
It also has been used to treat iron deficiency and can present
and cure scurvy.

So what happens if you don't consume enough Vitamin C? In
extreme cases, it can cause the disease Scurvy. Rarely seen
today except in alcoholics who don't consume many other
calories, it causes mobile teeth, bleeding gums, purplish
colored wounds, joint pain, muscle deterioration, and a wealth
of other problems.

For those who think they may not be getting enough Vitamin C,
the good news is that it is readily available in the form of
many common foods. If you enjoy fruit, you can snack on a lime,
grapefruit, orange, or other citrus fruits. If you are in the
mood for veggies, a green pepper, potato, or tomato are among
those boasting lots of this important vitamin. Although a lot
of the nutrients of the vitamin are damaged during chopping or
cooking, the good news is that there is enough Vitamin C in
these foods so that you will still receive more than the daily
requirement which is about 60 to 90 milligrams a day.

There are cases when individuals should boost their Vitamin C
consumption. Pregnant women might want to opt for that extra
glass of orange juice instead of a soda. Smokers should also
double up on their Vitamin C since many of it is negated by
that damaging little habit.

If you are very picky about what you consume, you may want to
take a Vitamin C supplement as a part of your diet. Water
soluble, these can be found at any supermarket or pharmacy.
Fairly inexpensive, they are just as effective as the vitamins
you would obtain through natural food consumption.

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